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Dhwani

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Pronounced DHWAH-nee /ˈðwɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dhwani, 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'Low

In 30 seconds: A sound; a tone; a voice: Dhwani is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DHWAH-nee').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dhwani, 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'

U.S. rank (2025)#8499 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dhwani comes from the Sanskrit dhwani, 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'DHWAH-nee', with a soft 'dh' that TTS can miss).

In the U.S. it appears in Gujarati and Indian families. Rare, a-sound at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dhwani means 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, classic name (said 'DHWAH-nee', with a soft 'dh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Dhwani — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DwaniDhvani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhwani mean?

Dhwani is Sanskrit for 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'.

How do you pronounce Dhwani?

It's said DHWAH-nee /ˈðwɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhwani a boy or girl name?

Dhwani is a girl's name.

How popular is Dhwani?

Dhwani is a very rare name in the U.S.